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Computer support for continuous quality improvement.

T L Barry
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Continuous quality improvement (CQI) methodology is predicated on data-based decision making, using both statistical and nonstatistical data tools. The current generation of commercially available quality management computer software does not integrate the basic CQI tools. A variety of off-the-shelf programs can be used to supplement the resource needs of CQI methodology.

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T L Barry. Computer support for continuous quality improvement.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1945-1474.1994.tb00693.x

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